The Rant: Hamilton will find plenty of support with the Angels

For anybody who has spent some time around the disease, Josh Hamilton’s battle with addiction is nothing to scoff at. Still, at the same time, it seems people are reacting to his signing with the Los Angeles Angels with some unnecessary caution.

Yes, surrounding yourself with support is important. But that doesn’t mean Hamilton can’t find the same kind of structure in a different city. Leaving Texas isn’t going to dislodge the anchors he’s used to steady himself. Friends, family, a network; these things can follow him anywhere. The guy can flat out play baseball. Let’s begin the conversation there.